Newsom Proclaims Pride Month Amid Federal Challenges to LGBTQ Progress
California Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed June 2026 as LGBTQ Pride Month, reaffirming the state's commitment to protecting LGBTQ rights and acknowledging the community's... Read more.
CDCR Celebrates 135 Incarcerated Students Earning Bachelor’s Degrees across California
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) reported the graduation of 135 incarcerated students who obtained bachelor's degrees during ceremonies... Read more.
Newsom Appoints 14 Superior Court Judges across California
Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of 14 Superior Court judges across California, including three interim appointments that permit judges-elect to immediately... Read more.
Newsom Admin Funds Fight against Historic Tribal Housing Barriers: $38.2M.
California has allocated nearly $38.2 million to support housing and homelessness initiatives within Native American communities, Governor Gavin Newsom announced,... Read more.
People’s Budget Coalition Claims Victory after San Francisco Budget Restores Most Proposed Service Cuts
The San Francisco People’s Budget Coalition declared a victory after the San Francisco Board of Supervisors’ Budget and Appropriations Committee advanced a budget... Read more.
LDF Urges NYC to Reject AI Surveillance Expansion in Public Schools
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF) urged New York City officials to reject the expansion of artificial intelligence-powered surveillance and policing... Read more.
California Legislature Approves $11.25 Billion Affordable Housing Bond for November Ballot
The California Legislature has approved an $11.25 billion affordable housing bond, which, pending gubernatorial signature, is slated for the November 3 statewide... Read more.
FIFA Greenlights Rainbow Flags at Seattle World Cup, Rejects Objections
FIFA confirmed that fans would be permitted to display rainbow flags inside Seattle's Lumen Field during the World Cup match between Egypt and Iran, rejecting formal... Read more.
Trump Cancels Major Bipartisan Housing Bill Signing, Future in Doubt
President Donald Trump canceled a planned White House signing ceremony for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, according to the Consumer Choice Center, which reported... Read more.
New Dashboard Aims to Strengthen Gun Violence Prevention Efforts in New Orleans
The New Orleans Firearm Violence Dashboard, developed by the Violence Prevention Institute at Tulane University in partnership with the Vera Institute of Justice... Read more.